Major city · Burkina Faso
Fada N'gourma
Spend 1–2 days in Fada N'gourma; a short stay lets you see the botanical garden and market, then depart.
Fada N'gourma is the capital of East Burkina Faso, a modest town with a botanical garden, weekly market and cultural festivals. It is reachable by bus from Ouagadougou (220 km) and offers a few budget lodgings, making a 1‑2‑day visit practical.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- XOF
- Best months
- Nov–Feb
- avoid Apr–Jun (rainy season)
- Airport
- Ouagadougou (OUA)
- Nights
- 1–2
Not a trip line yet
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Fada N'gourma17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Fada N'gourma, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cash in CFA francs or euros carries most payments: see Insurance & payments above.Burkina Faso-wide
- SafetyGeneral safety is moderate; stay aware of petty theft in markets and respect local customs.
- Emergency numbers17 police · 112 Medical (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportOUA Ouagadougou Airport (No airport at Fada N'gourma; nearest is Ouagadougou, about 220 km (137 mi) away by road.OUA Ouagadougou Airport (No airport at Fada N'gourma; nearest is Ouagadougou, about 137 mi (220 km) away by road.
- Getting aroundBuses (STMB, ZST) run several times daily to Ouagadougou; local taxis connect nearby villages.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café200–400 CFA
- Street or quick mealStreet snack (bissap, curon)100–300 CFA
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within town (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi within town (3.1 mi (5 km))500–800 CFA
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket Ouagadougou ↔ Fada2 000–2 500 CFA
- Budget bedAuberge La Belle Etoile double, a night, per roomXOF 5,000
- Mid-range bedAuberge La Belle Etoile double, a night, per roomXOF 6,000
- High-end bedAuberge La Belle Etoile double, a night, per roomXOF 8,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget XOF 5,000 · Mid XOF 9,000 · High XOF 15,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- OUA Ouagadougou Airport (No airport at Fada N'gourma; nearest is Ouagadougou, about 220 km (137 mi) away by road. Bus from Ouagadougou takes about 4 h (check).)OUA Ouagadougou Airport (No airport at Fada N'gourma; nearest is Ouagadougou, about 137 mi (220 km) away by road. Bus from Ouagadougou takes about 4 h (check).)
Map of Fada N'gourma
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Feb
Best
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Mar
not flagged
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Apr
Avoid
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
May
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jun
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Jul
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Aug
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Sep
not flagged
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Oct
not flagged
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Nov
Best
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Dec
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Apr–Jun. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)), coolest Jan (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Fada N'gourma: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Feb
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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Mar
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Apr
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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May
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Jun
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Jul
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Oct
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Nov
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
3 rd
Dec
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Buses (STMB, ZST) run several times daily to Ouagadougou; local taxis connect nearby villages. Walks in town are short.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Botanical Garden Bantia
goDoor to door: ≈30 min round trip
Taxi 10 km (6.2 mi) south, about 15 minTaxi 6.2 mi (10 km) south, about 15 min
Includes small museum and guesthouse.
Réserve de Pama (northern entrance)
cautionDoor to door: ≈30 min round trip
Taxi east on road to Niamey, 5–10 km (3.1–6.2 mi)Taxi east on road to Niamey, 3.1–6.2 mi (5–10 km)
Check park opening; remote area.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Auberge Dieumoagu
4000–7000 CFA per night, fan, shared bathroom, near the barrage.
Auberge La Belle Etoile
≈5000 CFA double room, fan, courtyard paillotte.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- 4000–8000 CFA excl. bed
- Mid
- 8000–15000 CFA excl. bed
Trip budget
| Auberge Dieumoagu dorm1 × 1 night × XOF 4,000 | XOF 4,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × XOF 5,000 | XOF 5,000 |
| Bus Ouagadougou ↔ Fada one-way1 × XOF 2,500 | XOF 2,500 |
| eSIM data week1 × XOF 3,000 | XOF 3,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | XOF 1,450 |
| Trip total≈ XOF 15,950 per person per day, bed included | XOF 15,950 |
2026 estimate in XOF; flights and long-distance bus not included.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | 200–400 CFA |
| Street snack (bissap, curon) | 100–300 CFA |
| Taxi within town (5 km) | 500–800 CFA |
| Bus ticket Ouagadougou ↔ Fada | 2 000–2 500 CFA |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus times and fares change: confirm at the STMB or ZST gare the day before you travel.
- Red is a problem colour for the Gulmance; do not wear red on the sacred mountain or near sacred sites.
- The crocodiles in the barrage are sacred and may not be killed.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Medical
- 112
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À cette adresse, s’il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Medical112
Embassy
Check the nearest French or US embassy in Ouagadougou for assistance.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ouagadougou → Fada (STMB bus): ≈2 500 CFA one-way, 4 h
- Taxi to Botanical Garden Bantia: ≈800 CFA, 15 min
Say or show
- Bonjour / Excusez-moi — Hello / Excuse me
- Combien ça coûte ? — How much?
- Je voudrais une chambre — I would like a room
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Fada N'gourma. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb · avoid Apr–Jun (rainy season)
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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